Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Roselyn Akombe, a member of Kenya's election commission, cast doubt on the credibility of her country's upcoming presidential election and said death threats forced her to flee to the United States.

In a resignation statement, Akombe said that as a commission member, she could not guarantee a credible election when "commissioners and staff are intimidated by political actors and protesters and fear for their lives."

Wafula Chebukati, commission chairman, said he regretted Akombe's decision and warned the country's political leaders not to interfere with the election process.